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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

Green Car Congress

Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America.

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Tesla launches Dogecoin payments for Cyberquad for kids, Giga Texas Belt Buckle & Cyberwhistle

Teslarati

Tesla opened Dogecoin payments for the Giga Texas Belt Buckle, Cyberwhistle, and Cyberquad for kids, all released around the holiday season last year. The Giga Texas Belt Buckle costs 835 Doge, while the Cyberwhistle costs 300 Doge. Previously, the Cyberquad for kids was priced at $1,900, and the Cyberwhistle’s price was $50.

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Tesla Model 3 fleet chosen as new law enforcement vehicle in Texas county

Teslarati

A fleet of Tesla Model 3s will now be the patrol vehicles for Dallas County, Texas, law enforcement officers. The Dallas County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of three Model 3 all-electric sedans yesterday. ” The purchase will cost around $190,000 in total, with the three vehicles sitting at about $65,000 each. .”

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This 408-MW solar farm will be one of the largest in Texas

Baua Electric

Photo: Primergy Solar Solar developer Primergy Solar has closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for a 408-megawatt (MW) solar farm south of Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. But it’s all going to Microsoft – the tech giant has signed a power purchase agreement with Primergy for 100% of Ash Creek Solar’s power.

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Tesla launches Quicksilver paint option for US Model Y inventory units

Teslarati

Earlier this month, Tesla watchers observed that Giga Texas’ holding lots were being filled with Model Y units that were painted in Quicksilver, a color that was initially exclusive to Giga Berlin’s advanced paint shop. These Quicksilver Model Y units now seem to be available for purchase through Tesla’s Inventory page.

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Tesla’s plans for Giga Texas prove everything is bigger in the Lone Star State

Teslarati

There’s a saying in Texas that everything is bigger. New details about Tesla’s manufacturing plant just outside of Austin, known as Giga Texas, reveal that everything really is bigger in the Lone Star State, and Tesla is on its way to having the largest automotive manufacturing facility in the United States.

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EGEB: Microsoft to buy 430MW of solar power from Ørsted in Texas

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Microsoft signs a power purchase agreement with Ørsted to buy solar energy in Texas. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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